Alternatives to Guardianship

Guardianship should be the last option since it is the most restrictive choice. Here are a few less restrictive options:

Representative Payee: Government agencies may sometimes administer benefits to a representative who receives, distributes, and accounts for benefits if the person with a disability cannot manage the benefit check by himself or herself.

Joint Property Ownership: Placing property under the names of a family member with a disability and another trusted person could protect the property from being handled inappropriately.

Trust Accounts:Placing money in a trust account restricts its use and protects the money from mismanagement.

Surrogate decision-making: A surrogate decision maker can consent to medical care if the person is incompetent of making his or her own decisions, however, the surrogate may not authorize treatment if the patient is actively refusing treatment.

Power of Attorney: A power of attorney is a legal document that gives a representative the ability to manage assets and financial affairs.

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Located in the heart of the county, our administrative offices (1401 McCormick Drive Largo, MD) are accessible by metro rail and bus just off exit 17 on the capital beltway. The nearest metro rail station is Largo on the Blue and Orange Lines. Metro bus stops are located along McCormick drive, all within walking distance. Contact a member of our team at 301-925-7050 for questions and directions. Visit our program landing pages for addresses to our day, employment and community links program locations.

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